ActionSA, Build One South Africa (BOSA), the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) Party and Rise Mzansi all contested the national ballot for the first time in 2024, attempting to gain more than a few seats in Parliament. But it was the party that was last to enter the political landscape that performed the best, with more than 70% of the vote already counted.

Leaders of political parties that are participating in their inaugural election are relying on the urban vote to swing the electoral balance in their favour once vote counting has been completed in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Thabiso Tema speaks to BOSA Gauteng Premier Candidate, Nobuntu Webster.